08-04-2004, 05:08 AM
Deschutes River - August 2nd, 2004
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FISHING: Good
Below Pelton Dam
The Caddis hatch continues – though this year’s hatch is not as good as usual we are continuing to have pretty good fishing. Activity dropped off slightly after a series of thunderstorms washed most of the bugs out of the air a couple of weeks ago. Despite the smaller hatch we have been enjoying good fishing with both nymphs and dry flies. Lots and lots of fish are up and actively feeding in the eddies and slower areas along the edge of the river. [url "http://www.johnjudyflyfishing.com/photo/big/65_20040716_193a27930ab8d76.jpg"]Here’s a picture of a few[/url]. Most days we are able to stalk rising fish with a dry fly from sun up to sun set.
In addition to the caddis hatch some other things to try are Pale Mayfly spinner falls in the mid afternoon. We’re using no special flies – just a standard PMD parachute, but in places it’s very effective. Also a small #20 midge pupa trailed behind a dry caddis has been effective – especially on stubborn and reluctant feeders – fish you see on the surface that refuse a conventional dry fly.
A few steelhead are starting to show up down toward the mouth. They are moving up slowly and should be showing up in the Mack’s Canyon area any day now. Best fishing at this point is the lower 30 miles of river. Water temperatures are good and fish are active.
Flies to use:
Dries: Olive or Tan Elk Hair Caddis #16, Hi Vis Caddis #16, Plus many many other Caddis patterns tan or green #16. Straw or Yellow colored parachute mayfly patterns, most PMD patterns size #14 or #16
Nymphs: Z wing Caddis Pupa – Green #16, Other pupa patterns tan or green bead head or non bead head all size #16, also Flashback Pheasant Tails #16 or #18, Green Rock Worm #16 or #18, Black Midge Pupa #20, Traditional soft hackles, yellow, green or hairs ear colored #14.
Steelhead Flies: A wide variety of patterns will work so don’t be afraid to experiment. A few classics are Blue Charm, Green Butt Skunk, Street Walker, Ferry Canyon or Signal Light, Mack’s Canyon and more. Fly size #2 through #8 a generally best on the Deschutes. For waking patters we suggest small Rusty Bombers, Purple Muddlers or Waller Wakers.
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RECORDED:
90 ° FISHING: Good Below Pelton Dam
The Caddis hatch continues – though this year’s hatch is not as good as usual we are continuing to have pretty good fishing. Activity dropped off slightly after a series of thunderstorms washed most of the bugs out of the air a couple of weeks ago. Despite the smaller hatch we have been enjoying good fishing with both nymphs and dry flies. Lots and lots of fish are up and actively feeding in the eddies and slower areas along the edge of the river. [url "http://www.johnjudyflyfishing.com/photo/big/65_20040716_193a27930ab8d76.jpg"]Here’s a picture of a few[/url]. Most days we are able to stalk rising fish with a dry fly from sun up to sun set.
In addition to the caddis hatch some other things to try are Pale Mayfly spinner falls in the mid afternoon. We’re using no special flies – just a standard PMD parachute, but in places it’s very effective. Also a small #20 midge pupa trailed behind a dry caddis has been effective – especially on stubborn and reluctant feeders – fish you see on the surface that refuse a conventional dry fly.
A few steelhead are starting to show up down toward the mouth. They are moving up slowly and should be showing up in the Mack’s Canyon area any day now. Best fishing at this point is the lower 30 miles of river. Water temperatures are good and fish are active.
Flies to use:
Dries: Olive or Tan Elk Hair Caddis #16, Hi Vis Caddis #16, Plus many many other Caddis patterns tan or green #16. Straw or Yellow colored parachute mayfly patterns, most PMD patterns size #14 or #16
Nymphs: Z wing Caddis Pupa – Green #16, Other pupa patterns tan or green bead head or non bead head all size #16, also Flashback Pheasant Tails #16 or #18, Green Rock Worm #16 or #18, Black Midge Pupa #20, Traditional soft hackles, yellow, green or hairs ear colored #14.
Steelhead Flies: A wide variety of patterns will work so don’t be afraid to experiment. A few classics are Blue Charm, Green Butt Skunk, Street Walker, Ferry Canyon or Signal Light, Mack’s Canyon and more. Fly size #2 through #8 a generally best on the Deschutes. For waking patters we suggest small Rusty Bombers, Purple Muddlers or Waller Wakers.
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